M&E Indicators

Emergency Response Indicators

Monitor response timeliness, service reach, referral completion, supply continuity, and operational readiness during emergencies.

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Core Indicators

IndicatorNumeratorDenominatorUse
Response timelinessAlerts investigated within target timeAlerts requiring investigationTracks speed of response.
Households reachedHouseholds receiving response servicesHouseholds targetedMeasures response coverage.
Referral completionReferred clients who completed referralClients referredTracks continuity from outreach to care.
Stockout rateFacilities with stockout during periodFacilities assessedMonitors supply chain reliability.

Interpretation Notes

Emergency indicators should be reviewed frequently and linked to operational decisions. A small delay in reporting can make otherwise accurate data less useful for response coordination.

Data Quality Checks

Define target areas: Response coverage depends on accurate affected population and household lists.

Track timing: Record alert time, verification time, investigation time, and response start time consistently.

Monitor stockouts by item: Overall stockout rates can hide shortages of critical commodities.